TVS
Motor Company, the Hosur-based homegrown two-wheeler manufacturer, has just
launched its Bajaj Chetak Electric-adversary. Priced at INR 1.15 lakh (0n-road,
Bangalore), the new model is currently available only in Bengaluru. The TVS
iQube can be booked on the company's official website and at select outlets for
a token amount of INR 5,000.
For
the uninitiated, the TVS iQube made its debut way back at the 2012 Auto Expo.
However, with the EV revolution kicking in only recently, the manufacturer has
taken its own sweet time to push its product to the market. The iQube is
propelled by a 4.4kW electric motor that draws its juice from a 4.5kWh
lithium-ion battery. If company claims are to be believed, the scooter can
achieve a top speed of 78 kmph and has a range of 75 km on a full charge. Also,
it can sprint from 0 to 40 kmph in a fairly brisk 4.2 seconds.
The
battery can be charged completely in a matter of 5 hours. Currently, the
availability of a fast-charging feature is something that is conspicuous by its
absence. The TVS iQube is said to tip the scales at 118 kg, though the
specifications are yet to be revealed. The new e-scooter comes loaded with
features like SmartXonnect connected tech, LED DRL, LED headlamp and taillight.
Among the talking points of the scooter is the colored-TFT screen, which
facilitates telematics operations.
